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Job Title


Buyer 1


Company : Amentum


Location : Alice Springs, Australia


Created : 2025-05-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Experience | Passion | PurposeBuyer 1 | Alice Springs, NTAmentum is a leader in global engineering, project management and solutions integration, trusted to modernize the most critical missions anywhere in the world. Driven to create a safer, smarter, cleaner world, we innovate as a team of inventive doers passionate about making a difference. Underpinned by a strong culture of ethics, safety and inclusivity. Amentum is fiercely committed to operational excellence and successful execution.Are you seeking a career that offers a healthy work-life balance, a friendly company culture, and engagement with a supportive community?Amentum has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Buyer 1 to join their team in Alice Springs, NT - Australia.Applicants must be an USA citizen who have a TS/SCI or Australian Citizen who can obtain the appropriate level of security clearance.THE ROLEPURPOSE AND SCOPEThe Buyer I is responsible for all phases of purchase order administration, cradle to grave, to include acquisition planning, source selection, cost/price analysis, negotiation, post-award administration and closeout. Responsible for ensuring compliance with government policies and procedures. This role will also assist remote subcontract administrators with the creation of purchases orders.Responsibilities/Duties include but are not limited to the following:Establishes source of supply, negotiates price, delivery date, and other necessary commitments based upon authorized requisition and complies with company policies and federal regulations.Provides information to requester that includes communication of procurement actions or status and assist with special requirements.Adheres to Supply Chain Procurement procedures to assure follow-up and administration of purchase order files.Reviews and processes purchase requisitions.Contacts suppliers, secures bids and executes purchase orders in accordance with Amentum procedures.Evaluates proposals and quotations, determine offer responsiveness, responsibility, and eligibility for award, and perform discussions and negotiations.Makes procurement decisions based on best value, price, schedule, and terms.Provides pricing in support of Business Development efforts as required.Maintains procurement records in accordance with Contractor Purchasing System Review (CPSR) guidelines/controls.Ensures compliance with FAR/DFARS, Agency-specific regulations and Amentum policies and procedures for subcontracts and procurement.Conducts purchase order file reviews in support of Government audits.Supports the goals and objectives of the company as a part of a work group or team member.Interfaces and coordinates with suppliers and service providers, as well as Finance, AP, and Program teams. Participation in cross-functional collaboration.Supports small business goals on assigned subcontracts, coordinate with technical staff, maintain records, and participate in small business outreach activities.Performs Purchase Order Closeouts.Ensure compliance with all site environmental health and safety requirementsQualificationsMinimum EssentialUndergraduate/Bachelors Degree or 1+ years Equivalent demonstrated experience in Subcontracts, Procurement and Contract Management or Business AdministrationTwo (2) years of experience in procurement or related field may be substituted for each year of the four (4) years of college.Excellent communication and negotiation skills and advanced knowledge of Sharepoint, Microsoft Office Suite, and integrated software applications are required.Experience with various subcontract types (Cost-Plus, Fixed Price, Time & Materials, and subsets thereof).DesirableDemonstrated experience and competence in purchasing.Working knowledge of and familiarity with the US Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR).Working knowledge of SAP.Knowledge and understanding of security requirements as they apply to the procurement process.TICKET and LICENCEMinimum EssentialDrivers LicenseWORK ENVIRONMENT, PHYSICAL DEMANDS, AND MENTAL DEMANDSThe ability to lift items up to 10kgs independentlyThis position involves frequent sitting and is typically based indoorsStatement Of Work RequirementsAt least 18 years of age.Able to fluently read, write and speak EnglishEHS REQUIREMENTAll Amentum personnel are responsible for understanding and complying with all site environmental, health and safety requirements. While Amentum is responsible for providing a safe workplace and is responsible for ensuring compliance with requirements of the Handbook, each person is responsible for:Completing work tasks in a safe mannerReporting any unsafe acts or conditions to their supervisor and/or PMO/EHS ManagerContinuous adherence to the environmental, health and safety procedures outlined in the Handbook during the performance of their workRed-Carding a Job - Employee right and responsibility to STOP WORK if a job is unsafe or possess a danger to the environmentQuality RequirementQuality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Program and carry out job activities in compliance with the Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.For further information contact recruitmentaustralia@amentum.comApplicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include referee checks, criminal History checks, a pre-employment medical assessment and drug test.Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veterans status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and supplemental language at EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans and Labor Laws Posters. #J-18808-Ljbffr